POLAND — Robert L. “Bobby” McCullough, 76, passed away Monday morning, May 23, 2022, with his loving family by his side.
He was born Nov. 14, 1945, in Philipsburg, Pa., the son of Robert B. and Elizabeth J. Demko McCullough.
Bobby was a graduate of West Branch Area Junior Senior High School. He then enlisted in the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. Bobby earned the rank of aviation boatswain’s mate second class and was awarded the following decorations for his faithful service to his country: the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation. He received an honorable discharge on Feb. 11, 1969.
Upon receiving his discharge, Bobby moved to the Youngstown area in the mid-1960s and attended Youngstown State University, where he earned an associate degree in labor studies.
Bob was employed for more than 31 years with General Motors Lordstown Plant, where he served in many capacities. He retired in 1999. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Local 1112.
Robert was a private person and will always be remembered for his hard work ethic and being an outdoorsman. He loved to hunt small game and deer, along with fly fishing, and even tied his own flies.
He leaves behind to hold onto his memory his wife, Jean Anne Gove, with whom he has shared more than 50 years; a son, Robert Scott (Tammy) McCullough of Little Rock, Ark.; a granddaughter, Courtney; a brother, John A. (Connie) McCullough of Salem; and a sister, Kathleen M. Thomas of Youngstown; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, David E. McCullough.
Family and friends may pay their respects 5 to 6:55 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Thompson Filicky Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, with a prayer service to be held at 7 p.m.
Burial will take place in St. John the Baptist Orthodox Cemetery in Hawk Run, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, material contributions may be made in Robert’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
Family and friends may visit www.thompsonfh1932.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book or send condolences to Bob’s family.
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